Disciplinary Administrator – Supreme Court

Job title: Disciplinary Administrator – Supreme Court

Company: Kansas Judicial Branch

Job description: Position number: K0051075

Location of Employment: Office of the Disciplinary Administrator, Topeka, Kansas 66612

Salary and Benefits: Disciplinary Administrator, $120,000- $130,000

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits

Are you passionate about assuring ethical law practices? Do you enjoy leading a dynamic team projecting public confidence in the law? Do you believe that every person seeking legal advice deserves to be served with competency? Do you want an active role upholding the integrity of the legal profession? Do you appreciate the need for a discipline system that evaluates whether a lawyer has violated rules of conduct or professional ethics? Are you an organized leader who wants a fair system of discipline accountable to the legal profession and the people of Kansas?

Then you may be just the person the Kansas Judicial Branch is looking for to lead our Office of Disciplinary Administration.

Job Duties: Performs highly responsible legal and administrative work relating to the filing, hearing, and disposition of matters pertaining to attorney misconduct or alleged misconduct within the State of Kansas. Most of the duties of the Disciplinary Administrator are created and contained in the rule 205 of the Supreme Court relating to the Discipline of Attorneys. Work involves responsibility for facilitating business of the Kansas Board of Discipline by carrying out the decisions of the Review Committee and the Hearing Panels. Work involves employment and supervision of staff needed for the performance of duties to include budget management. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supreme Court and requires major independent judgment responsibilities. Incumbent serves at the will and pleasure of the Supreme Court.

Examples of work performed:

• Employs and supervises staff needed for the performance of duties, which can be delegated to staff, all subject to approval of the Supreme Court.
• Investigates or causes to be investigated, all matters of a substantial nature involving possible attorney misconduct, whether called to attention by complaint, report, or otherwise.
• Presents all matters involving alleged attorney misconduct to the review committee, except those determined to be meritless or frivolous in the judgment of the Disciplinary Administrator.
• Commences a disciplinary board proceeding and files with the Supreme Court an ex parte motion for temporary suspension under Supreme Court Rule 219(g)(1) when the Disciplinary Administrator receives notice that an attorney has been convicted of a felony crime or other crime mandating registration as an offender.
• Maintains permanent records of all docketed complaints processed and the disposition thereof.
• Prepares for and prosecutes all disciplinary proceedings instituted to determine misconduct of attorneys before hearing panels, the Disciplinary Board, and the Supreme Court.
• Investigates, prepares for, and prosecutes all claims filed with the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection.
• Presents continuing legal education programs throughout the state on topics related to the Rules Relating to the Discipline of Attorneys, the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct, and the disciplinary system generally.
• Provides direction to staff who manage web content to ensure the office is accurately portrayed, its purpose is defined, and its information and resources are available to people who need it.
• Participate in membership and continuing education provided by the National Clients Protection Organization and the National Organization for Bar Counsel, or similar organizations promoting ethical practice of law.
• Appears at hearings conducted relating to petitions for reinstatement of suspended or disbarred attorneys, or attorneys transferred to inactive status because of disability; to cross-examine witnesses testifying in support of the petitions and to present any available evidence in opposition thereto.
• Performs such other duties as may be conferred and imposed by the Supreme Court, including duties similar to the above in connection with the Board of Admissions of Attorneys.

Required Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited law school . Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas, and have practiced law in Kansas for at least 10 years, preferably with experience in the private sector. A bachelors or advanced degree with course work in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field is preferred. Must have considerable experience in court administration or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Kansas Rules Relating to Discipline of Attorneys and the practice of the law in general.
• Knowledge of investigating techniques and case preparation.
• Demonstrated success with interpersonal skills needed to develop and maintain effective working relationships with judges, other officials, employees, members of the bar, outside agencies, businesses, and the public.
• Demonstrated curiosity in innovative solutions to support a modernized court system.
• Experience with public budgeting and asset management and the ability to prepare, present, and manage a budget through the Judicial Branch fiscal process.
• Experience assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of professional staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in a variety of complex, sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to use personal computers and other information technology to accomplish position duties.
• Ability to travel in and out of state with some overnight trips.
• Ability to develop effective office procedures and state-wide disciplinary procedures and to keep and maintain records.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application review and consideration will begin July 27, 2021. Position open until filled.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing an application form, taking an examination, or in interviewing. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. It is your responsibility to make your needs known to the Judicial Branch. TDD users may call through the Kansas Relay Center at (800) 766-3777 or 711.

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Expected salary: $120000 – 130000 per year

Location: Topeka, KS

Job date: Wed, 14 Jul 2021 23:36:09 GMT

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